Jiaolong conducts 2nd dive in 3rd stage of China's 38th oceanic expedition

By Agencies Published: May 26, 2017 08:40 AM

Frogmen hang the cable on Jiaolong, China's manned submersible, after a dive in the Mariana Trench on May 25, 2017. Jiaolong conducted the second of its five dives in the third stage of China's 38th oceanic expedition on Thursday. (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

Frogmen unleash Jiaolong, China's manned submersible, for a dive in the Mariana Trench on May 25, 2017. Jiaolong conducted the second of its five dives in the third stage of China's 38th oceanic expedition on Thursday. (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)

Staff members watch the frogmen and Jiaolong, China's manned submersible, before a dive in the Mariana Trench on May 25, 2017. Jiaolong conducted the second of its five dives in the third stage of China's 38th oceanic expedition on Thursday. (Xinhua/Liu Shiping)